Favia coral aggression issues

[fizzer]

My Favia coral has been acting super aggressive lately, stinging everything nearby. It's in a 40-gallon tank with moderate flow, T5 lighting, and stable params at 1.025 salinity, 8.1 pH. Anyone dealt with this before? I've got some Zoas and a Duncan nearby, and they're getting wrecked.

[pids]

Favias can be real bullies, especially if they're well-fed and happy. What's your feeding routine like? I've found cutting back on direct feeding helps reduce their aggression. Also, try moving them to a lower-flow area—they extend less when flow's gentler.

[gold]

Yo, my Favia went full Hulk mode last year. Had to move it to the sandbed, away from others. Now it chills. Maybe give that a shot?

[shengzi]

How often are you doing water changes? Sometimes excess nutrients can make them more aggressive. I'd check nitrates and phosphates too.

[coralin]

I've heard placing them near other aggressive corals can balance things out. Maybe try a Torch or Hammer nearby?

[fizzer]

Favias can be real bullies, especially if they're well-fed and happy. What's your feeding routine like? I've found cutting back on direct feeding helps reduce their aggression. Also, try moving them to a lower-flow area—they extend less when flow's gentler.

Thanks for the tip! I've been feeding reef roids twice a week. Gonna cut it back to once and see if that helps.

[pids]

Yo, my Favia went full Hulk mode last year. Had to move it to the sandbed, away from others. Now it chills. Maybe give that a shot?

Sandbed move's a solid idea. Less light down there too, which might calm it. Just watch for any signs of stress.

[gold]

For real, mine stopped throwing punches after a month on the sand. Now it's just vibing. Hope yours chills out too.

[shengzi]

If you do move it, keep an eye on your params. Sudden shifts can stress other corals. Maybe do a small water change after relocating.

[pids]

One last thing—check your alkalinity. Favias can get sketchy if alk swings too much. Stable alk around 8-9 dKH usually keeps 'em happy without the aggression.